News of the Diocese

A statement from Bishop Nelson Perez on the passing of President George Herbert Walker Bush

Today we have lost a major figure in American history as our nation mourns the passing of George Herbert Walker Bush who served as the 41st president of the United States. A gracious and humble man who lived a life of service to others, President George H.W. Bush is remembered as a man of character, a husband and father who did his best to bring ab...

A Thanksgiving Message from Bishop Perez

My dear sisters and brothers in Christ, In the Gospel proclaimed on Thanksgiving Day, we hear the story of Jesus healing the 10 lepers. And while we might remember the nine who went on their way and did not return, the message for us today is to deeply consider the example of the 10th leper — the Samaritan — who returned to give thank...

A little goes a long way to support refugee assistance services during #weGiveCatholic on Nov. 27

Catholic Charities Office of Migration and Refugee Services is a collaboration of volunteers, staff and donors who share their gifts of time,...

A message from Bishop Perez at the close of the 2018 USCCB Fall General Assembly

As the annual Fall General Assembly of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops draws to a close, I would like to share with you my thoughts and observations on the bishops' meeting this week. While I was initially disappointed with the Holy See?s request that we hold off on actual votes concerning our proposed action plans, I do feel that ...

Bishop Perez affirms USCCB position on racism

A statement from Bishop Perez on the pastoral letter on racism, ?Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love,? approved today by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops One of the joys of being a priest or bishop is that of celebrating the great feast of the Eucharist with God?s faithful. On any given Sunday, I look out from the alt...

A letter from Bishop Perez on the protection of children

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, At this time of year, there is so much around us that reminds us of the approach of the Christmas season. As Catholics, our way of preparing for the arrival of our Savior is by entering into the season of Advent. In our tradition, Advent is a time of looking forward with hope and of realizing that we are people...

Carta del Obispo Perez sobre la protección de los niños

EN ESTA ÉPOCA DEL AÑO, hay mucho a nuestro alrededor que nos recuerda el enfoque de la temporada navideña. Como católicos, nuestra forma de prepararnos para la llegada de nuestro Salvador es entrando en la temporada de Adviento. En nuestra tradición, el Adviento es un momento de mirar hacia adelante con esperanza ...